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Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, Huron’s Hidden Treasure

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By Lisa Yako Old Woman Creek is much more than a small creek that you cross when driving on Route 2 or a wetland that you see as you drive east on Cleveland Road. Old Woman Creek, which encompasses 573-acres of wetlands, forests, prairies, and beaches, has been protected as part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system since 1980. The NERR program, which promotes stewardship of estuaries through research and education, is jointly funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the state in which the estuary is located. Technically, an estuary is an area where salt water and

freshwater meet. Yet, the water in the Old Woman Creek wetland is distinctly different from the water of Lake Erie into which it empties most of the year. Hence, Old Woman Creek was recognized as a unique system and became the first freshwater estuary in the NERR system. Old Woman Creek is dynamic in that it is not only a beautiful natural area to visit, but it also is the site of many on-going and interesting research projects. The four full-time and five part-time employees include a resident researcher and an education specialist. Yet, at any given time, there are roughly 15 research projects underway that are directed by university professors from around the country. The primary areas of research include non-point source pollution, habitat loss, aquatic invasive species, and climate variability. Currently, a graduate student from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Engineering is researching mi-

crobial fuel cells at Old Woman Creek. Though Old Woman Creek is a renowned research site, Frank Lopez, manager of Old Woman Creek, is amazed that more people in Huron and the surrounding area don’t know that there is a “world-class science facility and a very unique natural resource in their backyards.” He is trying to change that by offering better visitor services. This year, a major overhaul of the visitor’s center, located at 2514 Cleveland Road, E, was completed. The visitor’s center had remained unchanged since 1985. Though the information presented was still relevant, the means in which it was displayed no longer was. The renovations were funded solely by grants, and the content for the new displays was jointly developed by many local agencies and WGTE Toledo. The displays now include interactive games, maps, and displays, as well as live animals and life-like mounts. The hiking trails around the visitor’s center have also been improved courtesy of some Eagle

Estuary Education Exhibit Open House Sat., November 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Woman Creek Visitor’s Center 2514 Cleveland Road Huron, Ohio Scouts and now cover roughly 2.5 miles. The newly renovated visitor’s center will be showcased at an Open House on Saturday, November 5 from 10 AM until 4 PM. The Open House will include guided walks every hour, tutorials for the new displays, and refreshments that will be provided by the Friends of Old Woman Creek. Come see for yourself what a treasure Old Woman Creek truly is.

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Pastor Tom Holzaphel, Lighthouse Baptist Church Bar North is in need of the help of the Huron Community on Thursday November 10th they will be holding a spaghetti dinner with proceeds going to Huron’s Helping Hand Food Pantry. The pantry has been servicing the community of Huron for over 15years. The pantry is run by Pastor Tom Holzaphel of the Lighthouse Baptist Church on Cleveland Road West the pantry itself is located in the back of the church and serves over 400 to 500 families a month. If you are in need of help you may call 419.616.0088. Food donations are being taken the night of the spaghetti dinner some of the things that they are in need of are Peanut Butter, Jelly, Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Meats, Toiletries, Dish Soap, Laundry Soap, Canned Vegetables and Canned Soups. Cost of a ticket is 10.00 per person and can be purchased at Bar North, Huron Hometown News, and the Huron Chamber. Food Donations can be dropped off at Bar North at Thunderbird Hills. Lets as a community help the Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry fill there shelves. See you there!

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The popular Huron Tiger Band Annual Fruit Sale is now in progress with students selling quality items from Pee Jays Fresh Fruit. A variety of mouthwatering and healthy fruits are available including Florida Navel Oranges, Red Grapefruit, Washington State Red Delicious Apples, Cle-

By Judge Bill Steuk Huron Municipal Court There is an interesting case that recently happened involving national security. The case is U.S. vs. Abdulmutallab. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is the one who on December 25, 2009, tried to detonate a bomb located in his underwear while aboard a flight originating from Amsterdam to Detroit, Michigan. He has been known as the “Underwear Bomber”. Thankfully, other passengers on board the flight caught on to what he was attempting to do and subdued him before any detonation. This case is before the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. This Court is part of the federal court system, due to the fact that Abdulmutallab is charged under a seven-count indictment of federal crimes in violation of federal statutes, not state statutes. This includes crimes involving terrorism. This case in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division since the acts resulting in the charges, were in the air space of this District Court’s territorial jurisdiction. The United States District Courts comprise the trial level of the federal court three (3) tier system. This is where a jury trial can be conducted for a particular case. The appellate level in the federal court system is called circuit courts. Michigan and Ohio both fall into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The highest court in the federal system is, of course, the United States Supreme Court. If you are interested in following the case of U.S. vs. Abdulmutallab while it is in the District Court, please review the court’s website at www.mied.uscourts.gov. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.

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Sandusky Ski Club November Events Scheduled Lady Black Diamonds of the Sandusky Ski Club will be having lunch on Wednesday, November 2 at 11:45 at the Olive Garden, 5205 Milan Rd. Sandusky. Contact Pat at 440-9655362 or via e-mail to patnlarry@ roadrunner.com. The Sandusky Ski Club will meet on Monday, November 7 at 7:30 PM at Chet & Matt’s 1013 The E. Strub Rd., Sandusky. Come early for supper and sign up for ski trips. The program for the evening will be a Swap Shop to buy and sell used ski and snow board equipment. For

more information, contact Roger at 419-734-9898 or via e-mail to irfoxey@yahoo.com. Also, visit the web site at www.sanduskyskiclub.com. The Sandusky Ski Club will be traveling to Geiger’s Ski and Sports Shop in Lakewood on Thursday, November 10 from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be special sales and discounts for members. There will be wine and beer and apre ski snacks. For more information, contact Roger at 419-734-9898 or via e-mail to irfoxey@yahoo.com. The Sandusky Ski Club will be

celebrating November birthdays on Thursday, November 17 at 6:30 PM at Casa Fiesta, 1007 W. Perkins Ave. in Sandusky. For more information, contact Ann at 419-602-0394 or via e-mail to skiangel1220@aol.com. The Sandusky Ski Club will meet on Monday, November 21 at 7:30 PM at Chet & Matt’s, 1013 E, Strub Rd., Sandusky. Come early for supper and to sign up for trips. For more information, contact Roger at 419-734-9898 or via e-mail to irfoxey@yahoo.com. Also, visit the web site at www.sanduskyskiclub.com.

Firelands Historical Society Members and friends of Firelands Historical Society will learn about the history of Lakeside OH at a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Research Center, 9 Case Ave., Norwalk. Speaker will be Neil

Allen, former president of Lakeside Heritage Society and past trustee of the Lakeside Association. Lakeside, the Chautauqua on Lake Erie, was founded in Ottawa Co. in 1873, and continues today to pro-

vide spiritual growth, educational enrichment and recreational pursuits for residents and visitors. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The World of Carl Sandburg at BGSU Firelands College Theatre Bowling Green State University Firelands College Theatre opens its 44th season next month with the presentation of The World of Carl Sandburg by Norman Corwin, as adapted for this production by Jann Graham Glann. This stage presentation of Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize-winning literature features poetry, short-stories, jokes, ‘goofyisms,’ and segments from such works as Lincoln: The War Years, Lincoln: The Prairie Years, Chicago Poems, Rootabaga Stories, Remembrance Rock, and The People, Yes to cite a few. Songs from Sandburg’s large collection of folk music, The American Songbag, will also be an integral part of the presentation. The work addresses subjects from the serious to the light-hearted to the nonsensical, with topics as diverse as war, love, birth, death, objects, nature, humor, insects, and music. An engaging theatre piece, The World of Carl Sand-

burg offers but a glimpse of the massive creative output of one of America’s best loved writers, and offers audiences an opportunity to be introduced to, or to re-acquaint themselves with, his work. Glann, an assistant professor of humanities at BGSU Firelands, serves as director and musical director. This inaugural production of the season will be dedicated to the memory of Frank Glann, former director of theatre and associate professor at the BGSU Firelands who passed away earlier this year. The ensemble cast of 16 performers includes BGSU Firelands students and staff, area high school students, and veteran community performers, including Laura Pearson of Berlin Heights; Cody Noon of Milan; David Gilmore of North Fairfield; Cynthia Brown, Katherine Gauthier, Michael Holt, Rachel McLaughlin, Nancy Smith, and Rob Smith of Huron; William E. Barrett,

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Milestones OBITUARIES Bernice F. Moody

Feb. 10, 1932 - Oct. 23, 2011 Bernice F. Moody, Feb. 10, 1932-Oct. 23, 2011 Bernice F. Moody, 79, residing in Huron, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2011, in Parkvue Health Care Center after a lengthy illness. Bernice was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Newark, N.J., to Louis and Katherine (Brown) Smith. Bernice was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed bowling, playing tennis and golfing. Among her favorite things to do were shopping and going out for lunch, as well as spending time with her friends. Bernice’s greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Bernice is survived by her husband, Raymond J. Moody, whom she married July 2, 1950; four sons, Ray (Connie) of Fort Gratiot, Mich., Michael (Judy) of Davidsonville, Md., Greg (Amy) of Huron, and Christopher (Madonna) of Toledo; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Dor othy (Walter) Ross of Macungie, Pa.; one brother, Calvin (Janet) Smith of Columbus, N.C.; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents. Friends called Thursday, Oct. 27, at Groff Funeral Home, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky and on Friday, Oct. 28, until a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron. The Rev. Jeff Sikorski officiated. Entombment took place at Meadow Green Memorial Park. Those wishing to contribute in Bernice’s memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky, OH 44870; St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron, OH 44839, Alzheimer’s Association,

131 N. Wheeling St. No. 2, Toledo, OH 43605 or to the Parkvue, picnic/pavilion fund, 3800 Boardwalk Blvd., Sandusky, OH 44870. Condolences may be shared at grofffuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy Esther (Link) Failor

May 28, 1930 - Oct. 29, 2011 Dorothy Esther (Link) Failor, May 28, 1930-Oct. 29, 2011 Dorothy Esther (Link) Failor, 81, of Huron, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Sandusky May 28, 1930, and graduated from Sandusky High School. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed craft shows and working with flower arrangements. She was an avid reader and like gardening. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that were part of her life. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (John) Grznar, of Huron; a son, Larry (Joan) Failor of Loveland, Colo.; 5 grandchildren, Mike, Jaime, Jennie, Jory and Jaelie; great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Hayden Grznar; a sister-in-law, Natalie Link; many nieces and nephews; and her pet companion, Munchie. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde D. Failor Jr., in 1989; parents, Joseph and Esther (Powell) Link; a sister, Bette Myers; and a brother, Joseph F. Link. A private family graveside committal service will take place at Scott Cemetery, Huron. Contributions may be made to the Huron Rescue Squad, 413 Main St., Huron, OH 44839; or to Firelands Home Health, 1031 Pierce St., Sandusky, OH 44870. Online condolences can be shared at fosterfh.com. Foster Funeral Home, 410 Main St., Huron, is handling the arrangements.

Church Chat Christ Episcopal Church 120 Ohio Street, Huron 419-433-4701 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. worship and communion services Sunday School 9 a.m. and Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. www.christchurchhuron.com

days; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays Food Pantry: 419-616-0088 Salvation Army Service Unit 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays by appointment only. Salvation Army Services: 419-4330500

St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran First Presbyterian Church Church 225 Williams Street, Huron 15617 Mason Road, Vermillion 419-433-5018 Rev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor Summer Hours: 440-967-9886 8:00 a.m. Worship and Fellowship www.lutheransonline.com/stmattverwith Communion ml-cms 9:30 a.m. Full Worship with organ Ladies Bible Fellowship 9:15 a.m. and hymns Sunday School 9:30 a.m. All Ages Refreshments following service Welcome Welcome Boaters Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion Grace Presbyterian Church Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Worship Kalahari Resort, Nia Convention Center The Chapel Rt. 250, Huron 4444 Galloway Road, Sandusky 419-271-1112 419-627-0208 graceopchurch@gmail.com www.chapel-sandusky.org www.graceop.org Saturday Service 5:00 p.m. Worship: Sunday 6 p.m. Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church Jr. High Youth Group – Sundays dur1608 St. Rt. 113, Milan ing 9 and 11 am church service meet in 419-499-3683 the Warehouse/Youth Room Father Dennis Henkle Sr. High Youth Group – Sunday eveWorship and Holy Communion – nings from 6 to 8pm meet in the WareSunday 10:00 a.m. house/Youth Room. Latitude group ages 18-29 Thursdays Huron United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. 338 Williams Street, Huron 419-433-3984 The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterRev. J. Roger Skelly – Watts Day Saints 8 a.m. – Praise Service/Praise Band 4511 Galloway Road, Huron Sunday School: 8 a.m. During Service 419-626-9860 for Preschool – 4th Grade Bishop: Bill Reed 9 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. – Cele- Sacrament Service Sundays 9:30 a.m. bration Service/Organ & Choir Family History Center Wednesday 10 LOGOS – Wednesdays 3:30 pm – a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 6:00pm; Students K-12 invited Zion Lutheran Church 930 Main Street, Huron, 419-433Lighthouse Assembly of God Church 4711 820 Cleveland Road East, Huron www.zionhuron.org 419-433-8889 8:00 a.m. Sundays Traditional Worwww.lighthouseagc.org ship Service Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Sundays Family Friendly Sunday School 10:00 a.m. adult and Contemporary Worship children Service with Sunday School for chilAdult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. on Tues- dren and teens. days 10:30 a.m. Sundays Traditional SerYouth Group 6 p.m. Sunday vice. Food Pantry 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednes-

Memory Loss Workshop On Nov. 9th Serving Our Seniors is hosting a mini-workshop taught by Cheryl Conley, Alzheimer’s Assoc. – NW Ohio Chapter to help individuals or their families who are noticing changes in their loved-one’s memory. “I Have Memory Loss: What Do I Do Now & What Does My Family Need to Know”? will be held 10 am – noon, Huron Library 333 Williams Street – Huron. (Park in the Center Street parking lot.) The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that half of all people ages 85+ have some

degree of dementia. Between 2000 and 2010 this age group grew in Erie County by 556 people. Today Erie County has 1,328 residents 85-89 and 628 residents 90 and older. Serving Our Seniors is working with the Alzheimer’s Association of NW Ohio to educate the community about Alzheimer’s Disease and the advances being made to help these individuals live independently longer. RSVP’s are required. Call Serving Our Seniors at 419-624-1856 or 800-564-1856.

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Kent State Choruses to Perform in Huron

Photo of Women’s Chorus provided by KSU School of Music The Kent State University Women’s Chorus and the KSU Men’s Chorus will appear in concert at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 7 in the sanctuary of Huron First Presbyterian Church on Williams Street. The 50-voice Women’s Chorus, and the 30-voice Men’s Chorus, both conducted by Kerry Glann, have made several visits to the area in recent years, and the concert will be one of the stops on a four-day fall tour. The 2-part program will include secular and sacred music of various styles performed by each chorus, and will conclude with selections performed by the joint choruses. Both the Choruses are comprised of

music and non-music majors from Ohio and surrounding states, and have been recognized for excellence by selection to perform at several professional music conferences and in joint concert with other collegiate choruses. A graduate of Huron High School, Bowling Green State University, and Kent State University, Mr. Glann, an associate professor of music at KSU, is a member of the University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music faculty, serves as Choirmaster for Kent United Church of Christ, and is a Senior staff member of The Huron Playhouse, serving as Senior Musical Director/Conductor.

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There is no admission charge for the concert in Huron, but a free-will offering will be taken to assist with the choirs’ travel expenses. A ‘cookies and punch’ reception for the choirs and audience will be held in Fellowship Hall immediately following the concert. The concert and reception are open to the public.

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Family Puppet Show with Chad & Bunny, Thursday, November 17, 6:30 - 7:30 PM This special puppet show is rated G for GREAT and is perfect for audiences from ages 3 to 13 (adults will enjoy it too). The show begins with Bunny trying to read a story (with Chad interrupting), an alien gets interviewed, and the audience will be asked for help! So if you are looking for a fun show that everyone will enjoy, this one is for YOU! Mark your calendars and join us for a family night of laughter! Register online at www.huronlibrary.org, by phone at 419-433-5009, or in person.

Mon. & Tue. 10 AM - 6 PM Wed. & Thur. 10 AM - 8 PM Fri. 10 AM - 5 PM; Sat. 10 AM - 1 PM Christmas Card Basket Craft, Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 PM Make a basket out of recycled Christmas cards and learn of its many possible uses. Limit 20. Registration required. Out of this World: UFO Sightings and Investigations, November 10 PM, 6:30 PM Thomas Wertman, the Chief Field Investigator for Mutual UFO Network of Ohio, presents this program for the “Second Thursday Speaker Series,” open to anyone ages 5th grade through adult. No registration necessary. Chess Class, Thursday, November 10, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Learn to play this challenging game or improve the skills you have. Registration appreciated online, by phone, or in person.

Out with the old; in with the new! The Friends of the Huron Library continue to accept book donations. Please: no magazines, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, college texts or encyclopedias over 10 years old. For help unloading boxes at the library, please call ahead, 419-433-5009.

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Office location: 110 Wall Street Mailing address: 417 Main St. Phone: 419-433-8487 Fax: 419-433-0470 Email: hprd@cityofhuron.org Website: www.huronparks.org

Yoga with Karen Polvinale Winter Session: January 3rdMarch 6th. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm at Shawnee Elementary $40 Residents/ $45 Non Residents. For more information or to print a registration form visit our website, www.cityofhuron.org

LET’S GET GROWING Brighten up Your Winter Garden Mary Strayer, Master Gardener The frosty nights are now upon us, and it gives us gardeners a chance to go outside when the daytime temperatures warm a bit, and notice if there is really color lacking in our winter gardens. Write down areas now that need color and plan for planting next spring. Think about the combination of Ohio bamboo accompanying Heuchera ‘Amber Waves’ and Sedum ‘Angelina”. Then add a pretty pink and yellow pansy, and you have a color combination that can’t be beat. The Heuchera is valued for its amber-colored foliage and rose undersides, thus being the gel that holds this arrangement together. Have you ever thought of putting the vibrant colors of ‘sweet flag’ with Spurge. Then add a few blue to purple pansies nearby, and the look is out of this world. I’ve used this idea with Euphorbia and Greek oregano. Consider preparing a pot in the summer next year to give your patio color in the fall. Plant autun fern with its copper colored fonds, to compliment the organge pink leaves of coral bells and you have a combination that can’t be beat. I put a small tuft of zebra grass in the back of the pot to give height and movement in the winter. The grass also gives a wonderful swishing sound in the winter winds. Believe it or not golden creeping jenny with its spreading habit looks great in the fall when planted in a winter proof elongated pot with pansies. It will fade during the winter, but will return next season with another rush of color. Just don’t let it vine enough to touch the ground, and start a new colony where you don’t want one. Are you aware of the Autumn Fern? It’s fairly new in our area, hardy in zone 5, and is evergreen if protected from drying winds. But remember to keep it watered or it does die back. It has wonderful coppery foliage which changes to green as the fern fond matures. Enjoy! Perhaps instead of a ‘regular’ Alberta spruce, why not add evergreen conifers and shrubs that offer variegation or golden hues? Hardy trees and small shrubs offer much in variety and color for these cold winter months. Variegated English Boxwood and Hinoki cypress offer a different look in the gardens in the winter. Spreading wintergreen provides a reddish hue. Another way to add color and texture is to plant a small conifer in a large pot, and put pretty rocks of various colors near it. Be sure your container is durable and can withstand the freeze thaw cycle. Place you container out of heavy winds, yet visable to your windows, and you can enjoy it all winter. Lastly remember to plant red-twig and yellow-twig dogwoods near or in view of the house to enjoy their colorful stems during the cold months. These twigs are also great in floral designs for the holidays as well. Happy Gardening.

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Schools Woodlands & McCormick 2nd Lunch: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Veggie Salad with Cheese Crackers

Week of November 7 – 11, 2011

Shawnee – Woodlands – McCormick Schools: Shawnee 2nd Lunch: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Monday: Bosco Pizza Sticks, Pizza Sauce for Dipping, Steamed Golden Corn, Mandarin Oranges, Ice Cold Milk Tuesday: Mini Corn Dogs, Oven Baked Beans, Fresh Broccoli & Veggies, Ranch Dip, Mini Rice Krispie Treat, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Ice Cold Milk Wednesday: Homemade Pasta with Meat Sauce, Garden Fresh Salad, Buttered Wheat Roll, Chilled Fruit Cocktail, Ice Cold Milk Thursday: Crispy Chick Nuggets,

Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Gravy, Soft Pretzel, Diced Peaches & Pears, Ice Cold Milk Friday: Beefy Burger/Wheat Bun, Dill Pickles Sweet, Julienne Fries, Jell-O With Whip Topping, Fruit Choices, Ice Cold Milk Breakfast Menu Offered daily: Assorted Kellogg’s Cereals & Breakfast Pastries, 100% Fruit Juice, Ice Cold Milk Parents are encouraged to prepay for lunches and breakfasts. Free and reduced applications are available at any of the school offices or you may call the Food Service Department at 419.433.1234 ext. 5007. Also offered are on-line payments thru EZPay which can be found at

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Lunch Menu for St. Peter School – Huron Monday: Hamburger on bun, seasoned curly fries, bag of Fritos, apricots, cookie, milk Tuesday: Italian tomato tortellini soup, gold fish crackers, grilled cheese sandwich, peaches, brownie, milk Wednesday: Silver dollar strawberry pancakes, tri-tater, sausage, applesauce, rice Krispie treat, milk Thursday:Hot dog on bun, French fries, pineapple, cookie, milk Friday: Domino cheese pizza, salad, or-

Technology of Today Studied By McCormick Junior High Students The eighth grade students at McCormick Junior High have another choice in courses offered to them this year. The Science Engineering & Technology course taught by Mr. Brian Kucbel is a hands-on science class that explores the technology of today. New to the grade level, students have begun learning through studying a specific technology and experiencing it first-hand through laboratory activities that demonstrate how that technology affects our everyday life. Science Engineering & Technology was a course started approximately seven years ago by now Huron High School Science teacher, Mr. Roger Blevins. As times have changed, so has technology. McCormick Junior High teacher, Kucbel, has revamped the curriculum with new materials and updated the course syllabus with technology current with today. The new syllabus includes sections on: design & engineering, structural engineering, air & space technologies, electricity & electronics, energy & power technologies, robotics and forensics. Each unit consists of an overview of the technology and 2-3 hands-on laboratory activities relating to the science. Kucbel promotes competitions in class on the laboratory activities to motivate the students and encourage them to get involved

with the assignments. “This is a really fun class to teach. The students who have signed up for it, have an interest in science and really seem to be enjoying it,” stated Kucbel. Some of the laboratory activities this semester will include, building a wind turbine and studying how it generates power, designing photocell cars and discovering how their design affects their speed, designing and building airfoils and learning about lift and movement. Kucbel is very pleased with the support he has received in regards to this “hands-on” form of learning science from McCormick principal, Mr. Chad Carter, Superintendent Fred Fox and the Huron Board of Education In addition to Science Engineering & Technology, Kucbel also teaches 8th grade science and coaches High School Cross Country. This is his 4th year at McCormick Junior High following a brief career teaching Math at a Charter School in Glenville just outside of downtown Cleveland. Outside of the school life, Kucbel is busy at home raising a 7 month old son.

Wyatt Myers, Dean Dickirson, Nathan Reinbolt and Mr. Kucbel discuss the design and direction of the wind turbine built by the students.

St Peters Fall Fundraiser

Students at St. Peter School completed their fall fundraiser with a celebration on Tuesday, October 25. Families were asked to sell items from the Believe Kids fundraising catalog along with Mrs. Fields Cookies. Since the school goal was met they were able to take part in many fun activities that afternoon. 93 students participated in a state of the art video game truck, playing video games, dancing games and laser tag in the school parking lot. 18 families had a representative take on the money machine challenge to see how much cash they could grab in 20 seconds. Over $200 was awarded! The entire school was treated to an ice cream sundae party sponsored by Toft’s Ice Cream of Sandusky and Vargo’s of Norwalk. Each classroom also was able to

compete in a battery operated pig race. The winning class was the Preschool and they won a pizza party sponsored by Domino’s Pizza of Huron. Over 75 prizes were awarded by the PTO. The Overall Top Seller was Alexa Hamann – preschool, the Top Selling Believe Kids Catalog Seller was the Winnestaffer Family, the Top Selling Mrs. Fields Cookie Seller was the Quinn Family. The school does have a limited number of Mrs. Fields Cookie products available for sale. Contact the school office at 419433-4640 if you are interested in making a purchase. A big thank you to the Huron residents who purchased from the students and helped to make the sale a success!

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“Go Fish” Performed at Woodlands Intermediate School The third grade students of Woodlands Intermediate School presented the musical “Go Fish” last week to their friends and family under the direction of Woodland’s music teacher, Mrs. Victoria Meadows. The musical’s positive message “to accept others for who they are” was very appropriate for the students to share. The setting took place in the ocean with the lead character, a Tiger Shark, wanting to be friends with all the different ocean creatures. The Tiger Shark, played by Jake Koba, entertained the crowd with his dramatic sense of acting and unique collection of sea friends. Other members of the “Card Sharks” cast included: Blue Shark (Cole Parker), Mako Shark (Aiden Kastor) and Hammerhead Shark (Drew Planthaber). The Zebra Fish (Blair Petee), Octopus (Andrew Bott), Blow Fish (Danny Currence), Tuna Fish (Libby Francis), Star Fish (Maisey Frederick), Needle Fish (Mckena Muratori), Angel Fish (Abby Wennberg), an electric eel (Clair Farrell, Tristan Plas, Mallory Nelson, Breanna Culler-Gautschi, Jacob Lawton, Makenna Pender and Ben Wainwright) and a small school of Clown Fish (Michael Lewallen, Andrew Hardy, Rachael Gunselman, Ayden Swinehart, and Izzy Majoy) were Tiger Shark’s friends who all had their own set of quirks. Together

they worked through their quirks and supported each other creating an ocean full of unique opportunities. Through creative songs and fantastic acting the cast portrayed the importance of accepting others. Other members of the musical included: the crabs (Kadyn Yates, Gabby Kopke, Luke Leimeister, Patrick Kaip, Makenzie Wilson, Alyssa Black, Layne Gimperling, Aliyah Caporini, Meadow Bess, Andrew Steinhour, Jayden LaCrosse, Olivea Gonzales, Cecilia Pinkerton, Olivia Arambula, Faith Diffenbacher, Nick Feeney, Sydney Gadd, Lacey Church) a Square dance caller (Mason Luipold), eight square dancers (Claire Solberg, Andrew Scherley, Kylie Masterson, Daniel Spurrier, Kennedy Crow, Devon Spurrier, Bailey Easton, Salvador Zamarripa), Red Snappers (Luke Lagando, Madi Reott, Makenna Schafer, Jennifer Cobleigh, Kyli Smercina), three sword fish (Scott Klaiber, Madison Boasko, Alyssa Zeigler), a Great White (Slade Miller). Many thanks to the stage crew (Zach Weyer, Tyler Adams and Ian Welborn) for their efforts in pulling off the production. The balance of the third grade class participated as the chorus and supported the actors in singing several songs that enhanced the theme.

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Sports Tigers Finish Regular Season at 9-1 Last Friday evening, the Huron Tigers completed the 2011 regular season with a 24-14 victory over the Edison Chargers in Milan. The win helped the visitors to a 9-1 record and spot in the Division IV State playoffs next week against Genoa Area, who also finished 9-1. The Tigers also finished second in the SBC behind only Clyde. Edison opened the game fired up and provided the only score in the first period. But Huron finally settled down before halftime with a pair of touchdowns by running back Troy DeLamatre. QB Kyle Pisano again did a little bit of everything well rushing for a Tiger team high 81 yards with a score while also throwing for 169 yards and another touchdown.

Above: Running back Troy DeLamatre runs around the end.

Delamatre (7) hurdles his way into the end zone for his first of two TD’s on the night.

Above: Kyle Pisano runs away from the Charger pass rush.

TE Aaron Casey catches another pass for the Huron offense.

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Lady Tigers Fall to Wynford 3-2 at Districts The Huron Varsity Volleyball season came to a close last week at Buckeye Central High School against Bucyrus Wynford 2-3 (25-23; 24-26; 25-20; 21-25; 10-15). With the Lady Tigers up two games to one, Wynford battled back to take the two final games in the hard fought match. For the Tigers, junior Kat Ferrell led the offense with 30 kills while Sydney Bragg and Katlyn Sommer added 9 and 7 respectively. Samantha Whecter led the team in assists with 34 total. Bragg also had 20 digs to bring her total to a team leading 311 during the 2011 campaign. Huron Junior Sydney Bragg finfinished the year with a 14-10 ished the District match record (second in the SBC) with 9 kills and 20 digs. while facing off against some of the State’s toughest teams.

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H Team The H-Team is a group of community football supporter volunteers. Every week after practice on the night before a game, the Huron H-Team, feeds the JV and Varsity football teams an hotdog and lemonade dinner. One student who shows leadership on the field as well as in practice is awarded a steak dinner. The Huron H-Team is pleased to announce that the Steak of the Week winner for this week is Austin Maddox, who is a senior football player at Huron High school.

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Political financial condition that might indirectly affect myself or a close family member. If these conflicts arise, I would make a point to clearly express them to my colleagues and the community and be transparent about the reason I am abstaining.

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Nancy Buleau

1) Why are you seeking a position on the Huron City School Board of Education?

1) Why are you seeking a position on the Huron City Schools Board of Education?

I earned my Education degree with an emphasis in History and Government from Ohio University; I taught Government for most of my 29 years in the classroom; and I have been approached several times about running for public office. I have had a long interest in local politics and developed a class (we called it Citizenship), under the guidance of Principal Lynn Studer, teaching local governments to our students to help prepare them for the Ohio graduation test. I now have the time to devote my full attention to this position. I want to continue to have an influence on students in our school district!

I am seeking re-election to Huron’s Board of Education to “CONTINUE THE PROGRESS” that our schools are achieving. It is very important that we do not lose the momentum we have gained. Our goal is to be the Best! Huron Schools have earned an academic rating of excellent or excellent with distinction for the past three years on the Ohio State Board of Education’s report card. The Performance Index of 103.4, which measures the academic achievement of every student, is the highest rating of any school system in our surrounding area and we have achieved thisdistinction for three straight years. Our students are experiencing a system with dedicated teachers and a caring staff in a secure learning environment. Our system has reached this accomplishment while maintaining a fiscally sound budget and stretching the taxpayer’s dollars. As a Board Member my goal is to continue to support and improve upon this success.

2) What do you feel is the major role of a school board member? A board member’s major role is to be a leader in the school and the community! By establishing the policies that operate the school district, and being an advocate for education, the individual board member can step up and be a leader. 3) Where do you stand on Senate Bill 5 (Issue 2)? I am opposed to Senate Bill 5. I believe that the best solutions for local problems are the ones developed at the local level! Negotiations are a cooperate effort and should remain part of the local labor scene. 4) All of you are involved in some activity within the school district, how do you remain impartial and when do you feel you must abstain from voting? I am not currently involved in any activity within the school district. I am and always have been an advocate for the development of the entire student and that includes the arts as well as the core subjects. As Athletic Director, I treated every sport and activity equally! I will be impartial and vote according to what I think will be best for the Huron City School District. I do not believe that I will have any conflict issues such as family or business that would necessitate an “abstain” vote. 5) Currently, the Huron School District is excelling on all fronts – academics, financial, building upgrades and harmony on the workforce – what do you attribute this success to? The Huron City Schools are excellent because of the parents, the students, and the staff of this school district. Throughout my 33 years of involvement in the Huron Schools, parents have placed an emphasis on education for their children and prepared them for the school experience. Parents also have traditionally been strong supporters of the District through the approval of levies and volunteering their time. Secondly, our students have taken that parental emphasis and turned it into their own desire to learn and advance themselves! The students quickly learn the value of their education and act accordingly. Finally, the Huron Schools are excellent because of the teachers and staff members who work here to make Huron a great place to grow up and be educated. We need to develop a team approach to the education of our students. Every teacher and staff member is important and has something to contribute to the education of every student.

5) Currently, the Huron School District is exceling on all fronts – academics, financial, building upgrades and harmony in the workforce – what do you attribute this success to? I would attribute the success of the Huron Schools to strong community support, dedicated personnel and high achieving students. The Huron Community expects and demands an educational system that provides high standards of learning for their children. The support we receive from the community through tax levies, individual volunteers in the school buildings and attendance at a large variety of school events is incomparable. Many citizens participated in the development of the city wide Strategic Plan. Our current Superintendent, administrators and teachers then adopted the Effective Schools Model which incorporated many of the objectives set forth by the Strategic Plan. Through this Effective Schools Model, Huron Schools strive to continually improve the learning environment for our students.

2) What do you feel is the major role of a school board member? The role of a Board of Education member covers a wide range of important issues which includes:providing a safe and productive learning environment for students, setting district policy, establishing educational goals, instituting long range plans, adopting a comprehensive educational budget, and ensuring a two way process of communication between the school system and its citizens. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the Board of Education to employ a Superintendent and Treasurer and hold them accountable for managing the schools. 3) Where do you stand on Senate Bill 5 (Issue 2). The passage or failure of Issue 2, or Senate Bill 5, addresses so much more than the campaign talking points bombarding voters throughout Ohio from proponents on either side of this referendum. Both sides have simplified the issue to one which pits the right to collective bargain against increasing the amounts public workers pay for their retirement and healthcare. In reality, there are many more dramatic changes addressed in the 304 page bill. I am currently still making my own evaluation and have not determined which way my vote will go on November 8th. I hope each voter will evaluate individually all the effects of SB5 and make an informed decision on which direction they feel would be best for Ohio. 4) All of you are involved in some activity within the school district, how do you remain impartial and when do you feel you must abstain from voting? Being involved in many activities throughout the Huron School district may create some issues as far as voting, however, I believe involvement of elected officials is a key element to successful public service. To remain impartial, I always remember the duty I owe to those who elected me, which is to represent the Huron residents and make the best and most informed decisions that I believe will benefit the school district as a whole. When voting, as a general rule, I would abstain when there is a conflict of interest. Conflicts may arise from several situations including a business arrangement, a family circumstance, or

from voting on any issue that could have a direct financial impact on the individual board member. For example, I’m a varsity football coach and I will vote on issues pertaining to athletics, but if the question of pay for assistant coaches comes up I would participate in the discussion, but abstain from actually voting. If the school system wanted to purchase hammers and nails, since I own a hardware store, I would want to know why the system needs hammers and nails and want to explore all other alternatives, but I would abstain from voting on where the system decides to buy the materials. 5) Currently the Huron School District is excelling on all frontsacademics, financial, building upgrades and harmony in the workforce- to what do you attribute this success? This really isn’t a question. It’s statement of opinion and then a request for me to explain why this opinion is a good thing. As a person with 25+ years experience as newspaper reporter, manager and publisher I must take the Hometown News to task for phrasing #5 the way they have! I happen to feel the Huron Schools need to get better on all frontsacademics, financial, building upgrades and especially harmony in the workforce. The administration and the current Board of Education have gotten too “cozy” over the past few years and have stopped demanding daily improvement. There is too much patting each other on the back! The board can do better and the administration can do better, but it won’t happen with the same people getting reelected!

Tim Soweke 1) Why are you seeking a position on the Huron City School Board of Education? I think it is important to give back to the community. My wife, Julie, and I have owned Huron Ace Hardware for the past 10+ years and we were both born and raised in Huron. I feel the budget hardships in Washington and Columbus will eventually cause problems for the Huron Local School District and it will require creativity, hard work and teamwork to keep the Huron Schools strong. These are what I can provide as a member of the Board of Education. 2) What do you feel is the major role of a school board member? To serve as the eyes, ears and voice of the citizens and the students of Huron. As a board member I will try to encourage my fellow board members to challenge the administration to get better every day. I will ask tough questions and demand good answers that will benefit the students. I feel the board of education should be more proactive in establishing the goals of the district and making sure the administration demands the staff and students get better every day. 3) Where do you stand on Senate Bill 5 (Issue 2)? Columbus has failed repeatedly to solve the school funding problems in Ohio, and now they want to tell us how to handle negotiations with our teachers and non-teaching staff at the local level. I feel Columbus should stay out of the relationship between the Board of Education and the employees of the Huron City Schools. I will be voting “NO” on Issue 2, and look forward to working closely with the employees of the school district to improve education in Huron. 4.) All of you are involved in some activity within the school district, how do you remain impartial and when do you feel you must abstain from voting? A board member must abstain

John Caporini 1) Why are you seeking a position on the Huron City Schools Board of Education? As a liflelong Huron resident, I have always felt that the life blood of our community has always been the educational system. To provide the best educational opportunities for our youth is extremely important in building a solid community. It ties together all segments of the Huron Community: the business sector, the real estate and housing area, youth development, and senior citizen involvement, to name just a few, An attractive school system also draws new families and businesses which want to be a part of a strong and healthy community. This, in turn, keeps public services, such as the fire department, emergency services, roads and infrastructure in topnotch shape with a viable financial network. It has always been an honor and privilege to serve the Huron Community as a school board member. To impact our community by building public support and understanding of public education, while working hard to be a link between the schools and the public in expecting quality learning, has been one of my prime goals. 2) What do you feel is the major role of a school board member? A school board member wears many different hats. However, he or she must realize that they are part of a five person team that must work together with the financial resources available. Toward this goal, school board members must establish policy and set educational goals for the system, while adhering to state laws and emphasizing community values. To implement the above, school board members must employ a superintendent and treasurer and hold them responsible for the management of the schools in accordance with

the school board policies. 3 Where do you stand on Senate Bill 5 (Issue 2) I believe in the democratic process and Senate Bill 5 will be decided by the people. I also believe that the collective bargaining process should be an entitlement for both employee and employer, and is for the most part an effective method. From a school standpoint, I feel there is an underlying issue. What the legislators have conveniently forgotten is the school funding issue. In the 1990’s, and several times since, the Supreme Court has declared the current method of school funding unconstitutional. These career politicians have avoided addressing this. Instead, in Senate Bill 5 we are presented with a 304 page document, which leaves many questions and Ohioans divided. Ohioans need to hold their representatives accountable for a school formula or plan, as their first course of action. These politicians need to spend their time on fixing what has been mandated by the Ohio Supreme Court – school funding. 4) All of you are involved in some activity within the school district, how do you remain impartial and when do you feel you must abstain from voting? At a certain point in every encounter in the district, I always remember that as an individual board member I have no authority to speak or act for the Board. I always encourage ongoing communication among administrators, board members, students, staff and the community. I focus on trying to move concerns through our administrative staff in a progression, while keeping our superintendent informed with appropriate feedback. During school activities I work with the fellow board members to support and, if needed, establish effective policies. My decisions are based on available facts. I always try to be informed and employ business-like judgment rather than be influenced by any specific individual or group. I abstain from voting on issues which are a conflict of interest or give the appearance of, while listening always to the advice of our legal counsel. 5) Currently, the Huron School District is excelling on all fronts – academics, financial, building upgrades and harmony on the workforce – what do you attribute this success to? To excel on all fronts requires a coordinated effort from all components of the school system. All parts in the Huron system realize that their first and greatest concern is the educational welfare of all children attending our schools, while operating under the laws of Ohio and the United States. Our board focuses on the overall goals of the district, while staying informed with educational issues and participating in in-service programs. Our Board is well acquainted with school policies and realizes that we are educational professionals and our role is not the day-to-day operations of the district. Rather, our primary concern is that the system is managed well by the professionals. To have excellent results, a district needs administrators with vision and a constant attitude for improvement. Our Superintendent, Fred Fox and Treasurer, Mike Weis, bring an enthusiasm and desire to the district to be the best. They realize the continual support of the community is vital and put all their efforts toward our best educational package with our available dollars, while, at the same time, moving our staffs to seek continued improvement and to never be satisfied with the status quo.

Good Luck to all the Candidates!

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Admiral’s Point Trick or Treat The community was invited to Admiral’s Pointe Annual Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 27th. Halloween delights the imagination, not to mention the sweet tooth, of the grown ups as well as the kids. The halls were lined with residents who

look forward to this event every year. For one night it is fun to be a kid again; the residents were dressed in costume as they handed out tons of candy. There were over 580 people that enjoyed the many activities that were around every corner;

Huron Hometown News | Thursday, November 3, 2011 Trick or Treating, cake walk, refreshments, games for the little ones. Those who were brave enough entered the Haunted Black Widow’s Den. There was truly something for everyone. Amy Donaldson, the Administrator at Admiral’s Pointe stated, “We want to take this time to thank the Huron Police for being here to hand out candy & to assist wherever they were need-

ed. “Also a huge thank you to the Huron High School Honor Society students who helped with this event.” Lisa Hudson, Activity Director stated, “We are already looking forward to next year and plan to add more kid friendly events. The goal of Admiral’s Pointe is to provide a safe and fun Trick or Treat for the community every year.

To Maintain Effective Schools Both Financially and Academically

RE-ELECT

JOHN

CAPORINI t d s e e t n a Ho edic D

HAS A SPECIAL CONCERN FOR HURON COMMUNITY • Lifelong Huron resident • Strong educational background emphasizing management and business skills • 40+ years operating and expanding Huron Cement (family business) • Proposed and was approved by current board to set up a 1 million dollar “Rainy Day Fund.” • Has worked to balance the District’s budget while adding to the financial surplus the past 6 years. • Makes sure our curriculum is the very best, and functions within our budget.

“USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS WISELY TO PROVIDE HURON STUDENTS WITH A QUALITY EDUCATION” Paid for by the Committee for John J. Caporini for Huron School Board, Jody Caporini, Treasurer, 311 Tiffin St., Huron, OH 44839

$9,000,000

Year-End Cash Reserves

$7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000

Fiscal Emergency

$8,000,000

$6.5 mil

$7.8 mil

$5.4 mil

$3.4 mil

$2,000,000 $1,000,000

$7.5 mil

$1.49 mil $0.5 mil 2005

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In the Race for Huron School Board People Have Been Asking:

Does Sowecke have an agenda? “You’re darn right I have an agenda. I want to help the five member Huron School Board make sure the administration does an even better job! I want to make sure every Huron student gets an even better education. I want every tax dollar to be spent wisely and make sure the district is doing an even better job of saving money so Columbus and Washington’s financial problems don’t become Huron’s problems!!”

Want to Know More about my agenda? Email: soweckeForSchools@hotmail.com Paid for by Sowecke for Schools, T.M. Sowecke, Treasurer